Milestones

Receives the SEIU Home Care Spirit of Partnership award for leadership and commitment to the consumers and providers of Santa Clara County In-Home Supportive Services.

Launches ReferNet, a technology platform assisting Information & Assistance specialists to provide resources to consumers online and over the phone, as a product of CareAccess.

Receives a commendation from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger awarded to the Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program for helping seniors navigate the complex system of Medicare through education and counseling.

Begins enrollment of In-Home Supportive Services homecare providers through Public Authority Services.

Pilots the Generational Resource Center mobile vehicle.

Offers classroom training for independent providers to hone and develop skills for providing quality in-home service.

Pilots the federally-sponsored Family Caregiver Support Program with the aim to assist family caregivers.

Hosts the first Santa Clara County Duals/Coordinated Care Initiative Conference in June.

Council on Aging Silicon Valley becomes Sourcewise; increasing its service delivery to all adults 18 and older.

Receives National Mature Media Merit Award for Public Authority Services [IHSS Public Authority]  Educational Video “Towards Independence” Honoring the Best in Advertising, Marketing, and Educational Materials for Older Adults.